Zumper fast-tracks online tour tools, presses on with hiring plans
The nation's largest rental search and transaction platform has pushed up the launch of new online tour tools to counter the 'coronavirus market.' HUD's call to delay evictions could have long-standing impact on property market
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 20
Vancouver real estate board advises members against holding open houses
The real estate board in British Columbia advised members to stop holding open houses to minimize spread of coronavirus
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
Track your state's buyer activity with ShowingTime's new daily report
Based on data from 5 million home showings, ShowingTime has released a daily homebuyer activity report that shows the state-by-state impact of the coronavirus pandemic
by Marian McPherson Mar 20
How real estate professionals are helping their communities during coronavirus
Increasing numbers of people are working from home, and restaurants and schools may be closed, but real estate professionals are still trying to help others in their own way
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
Nearly half of Realtors say buyer interest has dropped due to coronavirus
Just one week ago, only 16% of Realtors reported a decrease in homebuyers as a result of COVID-19.
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
Bright MLS debuts coronavirus response program
Bright Steps includes extra granular data about the market, new virtual showing capabilities, webinars and other tools
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 20
Redfin still seeing strong demand but with fewer people in the pipeline
Redfin President of Operations Scott Nagel said he doesn't think the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will immediately drive down home prices
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 20
RE/MAX will allow brokers to defer franchise fees in April
The company is withdrawing its Q1 and full-year 2020 guidance amid uncertainty around COVID-19
by Patrick Kearns Mar 20
Why marketing to interest rates is the wrong strategy
Opinion
In today's volatile market, what is the right way to go about marketing and advertising? Here are a few effective approaches to marketing your business while putting your clients' interests first
by Leslie Ebersole Mar 20
10 simple ways to engage kids struggling with social distancing
As schools begin shutting down, parents are wondering how to balance working at home with children. Here are some ideas you can implement to alleviate cabin fever
by Marian McPherson Mar 19
Keeping It Real: Hit the pause button, and make informed decisions
When things are in a state of flux, take a moment to pause and breathe. If you're in doubt or pondering a big decision, it's OK to wait until you have more information
by Peter Lorimer Mar 19
Christmas lights shine for hope amidst coronavirus fears
Amidst fear and uncertainty, homeowners have begun hanging Christmas lights back up to signal their health and well-being while spreading hope to passersby
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 19
We talked to 21 multiple listing services about their coronavirus preparations. Here's what they said
Canceling open houses, making showings voluntary and offering online training are some of the steps MLSs are taking. More drastic steps may be on the horizon
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 19
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents
Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn't be limited to W-2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages to benefit agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19